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Charleston Attorney to chair New Morning’s Board of Directors
New Morning, a South Carolina nonprofit organization working to expand access to affordable contraceptive and family planning services across the state, recently appointed Charleston Attorney Wilbur E. Johnson as the new Chair of the Board of Directors, effective July 1. Johnson, a practicing attorney in employment and labor law with...
Joyce Edwards makes South Carolina women's basketball history before stepping foot on court
South Carolina's top women's basketball recruit, Joyce Edwards, will have the honor of wearing No. 8 for the first time in program history as she looks to make her imprint on the school
MoonTree Mattress of Tega Cays is rated the Best of South Carolina®
The votes have been counted and the results are in! MoonTree Mattress is a 2024 Best of South Carolina® winner in Guide to South Carolina’s annual readers’ poll. Guide to South Carolina readers and editors have weighed in on the best of everything in South Carolina, honoring thousands of businesses and organizations in more than 25 broad business and community sectors.
Surfside Beach ice cream shop to host first-ever eating contest on July 4
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The first-ever Independence Day Ice Cream Eating Competition is happening Thursday night in Surfside Beach. The town of Surfside Beach and Drippy’s Homemade Ice Cream will host the inaugural event during the 4th of July Celebration at Memorial Park. Competitors will throw down...
Ladson man almost threw away lottery ticket worth $200K
LADSON, S.C. (WCBD) – A Ladson man almost threw away a winning lottery ticket worth $200,000, state lottery officials said. The lucky player told the South Carolina Education Lottery that he didn’t think he won anything on a $5 ticket he bought at a Speedway on Ladson Road. He later picked up the ticket to […]
Lawsuit accuses Surfside Beach sushi restaurant of running illegal tip pooling scheme, underpaying workers
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — The owners of a Surfside Beach restaurant are being blamed for running an illegal tip pooling scheme and underpaying its workers below the state’s minimum wage. Ashley Monahan, who worked as a server at Kings Sushi between May 2022 and October 2023, filed a lawsuit Monday in Horry County Common […]
Surf Dawgs delivers a 'smashing' 4th of July with boil & grill skills
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Are you hosting people for an Independence Day cookout?. The owners of Surf Dawgs are known along the Grand Strand for their burgers and hot dogs. They started with a push cart, upgraded to a food truck, and now have a brick-and-mortar restaurant in...
Residents can soon share thoughts on proposed high-rise in Atlantic Beach
The Town of Atlantic Beach’s planning commission will meet this month to evaluate a request that would make way for an 18-story beachfront condotel proposed for the small town. The planning commission, which has a new makeup following the appointment of three new members at a recent town council...
Pee Dee deputies searching for man wanted on several charges
MARION COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Marion County deputies are searching for a man wanted on a slew of charges. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of 34-year-old Don Antonio Oliver, Jr., of Mullins. He is charged with two counts of second-degree assault and battery, second-degree domestic violence and first-degree...
Gov. Henry McMaster vetoes plan that would have benefited SC coastal property owners building sea walls
Aside from laying out which line items he was striking, the governor also touted some of the changes in the final budget, including raises for teachers and law enforcement, $200 million in funding for bridge replacements and repairs, and cutting the state's personal income tax rate from 6.4% to 6.2%.
Clyburn expects ‘mini primary’ for Democrats if Biden withdraws
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said he would support the idea of a “mini primary” for the Democratic Party to choose a new candidate if President Biden decides to suspend his campaign amid growing concern from voters. Clyburn joined CNN’s Erica Hill on Wednesday to discuss what could happen if Biden chooses to step aside. Hill…
Carolinas' heat standards for the workplace
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The heat continues to be a significant cause for concern in the country. On Tuesday, President Biden announced a proposed rule to protect indoor and outdoor workers from these extreme temperatures. The proposal would require employers to provide drinking water and rest breaks when the combined...
Odyssey Online Learning: Transforming Education in South Carolina
Odyssey Online Learning: Transforming Education in South Carolina In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, Odyssey Online Learning stands out as a beacon of innovation and accessibility for students across South Carolina. Odyssey Online Learning is not just adapting to the digital age but leading the charge with its flexible, student-centered approach. As a...
Law Enforcement in South Carolina plans to crackdown on drunk drivers
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — With the 4th of July just a day away law enforcement in the Upstate is amping up their presence on the highway. The Spartanburg Police Department said they are partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to focus on impaired driving awareness through education and high-visibility enforcement.
Shaw Industries Faces Lawsuit for PFAS Pollution in South Carolina
Shaw Industries, a major textile manufacturer in Irmo, stands accused in a lawsuit filed by environmental groups, including the Congaree Riverkeeper organization and the Southern Environmental Law Center. The lawsuit alleges that Shaw has been polluting South Carolina’s lower Saluda River with toxic forever chemicals known as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These pollutants have been detected upstream of the West Columbia and Cayce drinking water systems, raising concerns about public health risks and environmental damage.
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